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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.50, 776.84 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.50, 776.84 and 301.62 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.50 : 776.84 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.50/776.84 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.50x = 776.84 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.50x = 234,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,310.48/518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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